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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 19 months before the Fujifilm X-A7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A5 
RevealedSeptember 2019January 2018More modern by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kSharper screen (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the Fujifilm X-A7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography factors
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (450 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
88
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
88
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2019-09-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,760k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 320 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $700